- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oneida, NY
W F Prior Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W F Prior Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360001301171
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W F Prior Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Oneida · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
W F Prior Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W F Prior Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Oneida, NY.
School address
District: Oneida City School District · New York
NCES ID 360001301171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
W F Prior Elementary School held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360001301171 · Oneida, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 24.5:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Oneida Senior High School (487 students)
W F Prior Elementary School held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
W F Prior Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oneida Senior
Oneida Senior High School
487 students
- Otto L Shortel
Otto L Shortell Middle School
355 students
- This school
W F Prior Elementary School
318 students
- Durhamville Sc
Durhamville School
258 students
- Seneca Street
Seneca Street School
237 students
- North Broad St 173
North Broad Street School
173 students
What this shows W F Prior Elementary School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How W F Prior Elementary School compares
W F Prior Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 108% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 16% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 108% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,388
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, W F Prior Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Oneida City School District reports $26,388 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W F Prior Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Otto L Shortell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Durhamville School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Broad Street School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W F Prior Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about W F Prior Elementary School
How many students attend W F Prior Elementary School?
W F Prior Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oneida, NY. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W F Prior Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W F Prior Elementary School is 24.5:1, which is 108% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W F Prior Elementary School?
47.1% of students at W F Prior Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W F Prior Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W F Prior Elementary School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Oneida, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W F Prior Elementary School?
W F Prior Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W F Prior Elementary School rank among public schools in Oneida?
By Resource Investment Index, W F Prior Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Oneida, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oneida City School District?
Besides W F Prior Elementary School, Oneida City School District also operates Oneida Senior High School (487 students), Otto L Shortell Middle School (355 students), and Durhamville School (258 students). See the Oneida City School District district page for the complete list.